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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By The MuffinMan

That's a bummer. How old is it, how many miles?...

That's a bummer. How old is it, how many miles? You could just buy another one on ebay and replace it. I see lots of them and some not too expensive. Good luck. You'd probably wait a lot longer and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By The MuffinMan

email Sram support about your issue. A ticket...

email Sram support about your issue. A ticket will be assigned and someone will work with you through the issue. I had issues too when I first set up AXS on my bike and the tech gear head guy was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,251
Posted By The MuffinMan

Good for you, Caldrost. You got the job done. I...

Good for you, Caldrost. You got the job done.
I did the fork tube extension myself. Mated CF steerer with aluminum tubes via splicing and rivets. No brazing. So far good. Creaked after initial...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By The MuffinMan

Squirt some Tri Flo down the housing of brake and...

Squirt some Tri Flo down the housing of brake and derailleur cables for reduced friction.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 804
Posted By The MuffinMan

I've always admired BMC's for their special style...

I've always admired BMC's for their special style and quality cutting edge technology. The shifter levers appear to be in a good position. At least for me, it takes a few rides to get the hoods to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-21, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 632
Posted By The MuffinMan

DIY Steerer Tube Extension and Internal Cable Routing for 2020 Merida 8000e

I saw the bike's potential for internal cable housing so I did it. I would like to share the project with others, especially for those who've been pondering the same thing. Use the Present button in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 804
Posted By The MuffinMan

Ride the bike for an hour or so before you wrap...

Ride the bike for an hour or so before you wrap the bars. I'll bet you'll want to change the lever positions one way or another after the ride and you'll be glad you didn't wrap the bars. Feel comes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,366
Posted By The MuffinMan

Ya, it's one of those moral dilemmas in life....

Ya, it's one of those moral dilemmas in life. Kinda like should one travel during the holidays when there's a pandemic going on (which I don't). People spew their carbon monoxide into the air driving...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,366
Posted By The MuffinMan

nothing. A public laundry mat is a public laundry...

nothing. A public laundry mat is a public laundry mat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,366
Posted By The MuffinMan

This is what I do too, but I also add about 2...

This is what I do too, but I also add about 2 cups of bleach to the bucket with the lots of Dawn liquid soap. Stir the rags and agitate them each day to help the grease out of the rags. After 4 days...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-21, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

There's a lot to be said for comfort, especially...

There's a lot to be said for comfort, especially on a bike for several hours and miles. I'm always on top of seat, bar, and cleat position in order to alleviate lower back, butt, and foot pain. Once...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

I'm going to try that cc trick. Thanks! This new...

I'm going to try that cc trick. Thanks! This new bike has taken riding to a new level with modern geometry, electronic shifting, and disk brakes. It's "crisp" and light! What are you on?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

I have the Sram FD alignment tool too and tried...

I have the Sram FD alignment tool too and tried it, but I did not like how much gap was showing between FD and big chainring. So I used the white lines on the FD and slid it down closer to chainring....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

You mentioned the chain catcher and FD gap. I...

You mentioned the chain catcher and FD gap. I just put a Sram chain catcher on today, but I haven't had any chain drops on the inside after 4 rides. Just want it on for insurance. It mates to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

Thanks for your input Davesss. Really appreciate...

Thanks for your input Davesss. Really appreciate it. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

Would a yaw chain catcher work on axs fd to...

Would a yaw chain catcher work on axs fd to prevent chain drop, at least on the inside?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

So what is your take on why Sram recommends the...

So what is your take on why Sram recommends the wedge and the 13 tooth max differential for the FD?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

I guess it works for you. The Sram video made it...

I guess it works for you. The Sram video made it sound pretty important to install. It wasn't hard to do. If it fails it fails.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

I see about 2mm clearance between outer cage and...

I see about 2mm clearance between outer cage and crankarm also. I will do just a little more tweak of FD as it's not quite parallel to outer chainring. I'm curious, would you mind sharing why you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

Than you Is01 for the input. The Force disk brake...

Than you Is01 for the input. The Force disk brake rear caliper barely cleared the seat stay of the new Merida frame but it fits. I looked at what Sram requires to use their Dub cranks and BB. I do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 10:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Posted By The MuffinMan

New Sram Force AXS Road 2x drivetrain - Please Offer Opinions What to Be Ready For

I'm almost finished with installment of the group set on my new road bike. Please tell me about your personal real world experiences with this drivetrain, positive, negative, and otherwise. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,512
Posted By The MuffinMan

Schwalbe One Evolution 28mm run true to size....

Schwalbe One Evolution 28mm run true to size. Great tire - rubber not too hard. Even better/softer feel than Continentals which also run between 30 - 32mm marked 28mm.
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